Stripers and Mackerel Abound: An Exhilarating Fishing Adventure

It was a beautiful June morning when we set out for our 4-Hour Striper and Mackerel Fishing Trip at the Portsmouth Marina. As the guide for Fish Taco, I always look forward to these trips - the summer months are prime time for striped bass fishing in these waters, and today's forecast of partly cloudy skies promised ideal conditions.

We met our anglers, a father and son from Philly, at the marina at 6 AM and got them set up with their gear. I could tell they were eager to get out on the water and try their hand at landing a big striper. We wasted no time heading out and started working the shoreline, for mackerel. we got a half dozen. then it was up rhe river to use the macs as bait for stripers. It wasn't long before one of our guests, a young man named Foster, had a solid hookup. He fought that fish hard, and I could see the excitement on his face as he reeled in his first big striped bass - a 32-inch beauty! After a few quick photos, we carefully released the fish, already planning our next cast.

As we headed back to the marina, our anglers were all smiles, excited about the fish they'd caught and the memories they'd made. That's what these trips are all about - creating unforgettable experiences on the water, whether you're a seasoned angler or picking up a rod for the first time. If you're looking to get in on the striper and mackerel action in Portsmouth, our 4-Hour and 6-Hour Striper Fishing Trips are the perfect way to do it. Book your trip with Fish Taco today and let us show you the best inshore fishing the area has to offer!